Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Harrisburg, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Harrisburg

$2,297/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,297 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrisburg

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harrisburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harrisburg, NC

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Harrisburg, NC

Rent prices in Harrisburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

49%

2 bedroom

$1,595

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,595

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

49%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harrisburg, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Harrisburg, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Harrisburg and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harrisburg

Median rent price$2,297
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrisburg, NC is 36% higher than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Harrisburg, NC

3310 Burnage Hall Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Harrisburg

4 beds

3 baths

$1,700

6799 Sequoia Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Harrisburg

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,480

$2,350

Price drop

6731 Sequoia Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,530

$2,415

Price drop

7215 Hathaway Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 beds

2.5 baths

$2,610

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Frequently asked questions for Harrisburg, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Harrisburg rental market.

How much is rent in Harrisburg?

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,297 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrisburg?

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Harrisburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrisburg is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrisburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Harrisburg, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Harrisburg?

November stands out as the best time to apartment hunt in Harrisburg, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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